gps recommendations? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bloodykayak · 10-27-2009, 02:26 PM

You can't beat the garmin hand held. I think you can pick up the unit and software @ Sports Chalet for $399.99. The thing is bullet proof, it servived a motorcycle accident with only a few scratches.

T-Rex · 10-28-2009, 12:27 PM

I had a Garmin GPSMAP 76 CSx. I was very pleased with it until it got swiped out of my car while I was fishing up in central Oregon last summer. Damn, I hate thieves!

The pre-loaded tide charts and solunar-derived best hunting/fishing calendars were very handy and reliable. Another nice feature for kayaking was that it floated. You can pick them up online for about $250 plus another $75-$100 if you want to add Bluecharts. Similar functions to the Vista HCx, a little bigger because it floats.

I've read good things about the Garmin Colorado 400c and Oregon 400c (touch screen). I guess these are the next generation of GPS. Easier to use and bigger displays. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who has tried one yet.

Good luck.

10-28-2009, 12:27 PM	#2
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I had a Garmin GPSMAP 76 CSx. I was very pleased with it until it got swiped out of my car while I was fishing up in central Oregon last summer. Damn, I hate thieves! The pre-loaded tide charts and solunar-derived best hunting/fishing calendars were very handy and reliable. Another nice feature for kayaking was that it floated. You can pick them up online for about $250 plus another $75-$100 if you want to add Bluecharts. Similar functions to the Vista HCx, a little bigger because it floats. I've read good things about the Garmin Colorado 400c and Oregon 400c (touch screen). I guess these are the next generation of GPS. Easier to use and bigger displays. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who has tried one yet. Good luck. __________________

10-27-2009, 02:26 PM	#1
bloodykayak Junior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13	You can't beat the garmin hand held. I think you can pick up the unit and software @ Sports Chalet for $399.99. The thing is bullet proof, it servived a motorcycle accident with only a few scratches.